NSC PLEDGES TO SUPPORT  NIGERIA BASKETBALL FEDERATION’S NEW LEADERSHIP

The National Sports Commission, (NSC) has pledged full backing for the new leadership of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, (NBF), urging stakeholders to put their differences aside and work together to develop the sport.

NSC Chairman, SHEHU DIKKO, gave the assurance  during the federation’s elective congress in Abuja, noting that the election offered an opportunity to end internal divisions and build a united administration focused on basketball’s growth over the next four years.

DIKKO also acknowledged the role of the International Basketball Federation, FIBA, in supporting Nigerian basketball, stressing  that the cooperation among administrators, players and other stakeholders was essential to expanding participation and creating opportunities for young people.

Meanwhile, the outgoing Nigerian president of the Basketball Federation, MUSA KIDA,   expressed satisfaction with his eight-year tenure, commending President BOLA TINUBU and other stakeholders for their support.